Engraved ring, possibly a charm against the plague
- Made:
- 1401-1500 CE
Silver finger ring, engraved with a Latin Christian motto, possibly used against the plague, possibly 15th century
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A641803
- Materials:
- silver
- Measurements:
-
overall: 14 mm 25 mm, .01 kg
- type:
- ring - jewellery
- credit:
- Sotheby's
